1 bed flat for sale

Austen Place, Lower Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34

Bright and spacious one-bedroom retirement apartment enjoying a desirable southerly aspect from the second floor. Featuring a generous double bedroom, modern fitted kitchen, and a spacious living/dining room opening onto a delightful walk-out balcony.

Residents of Austen Place benefit from beautifully landscaped gardens, a welcoming homeowners' lounge, an on-site table service restaurant, and a guest suite for visiting family and friends.

Development Overview

Austen Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There are fully equipped laundry rooms and a restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Austen Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Austen Place is situated a stone's throw from a Sainsbury's supermarket and a short walk from the high street, which offers a wealth of local amenities to choose from.

Apartment Overview

A bright and spacious one-bedroom retirement apartment featuring a generous living and dining room with direct access to a delightful walk-out balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped communal gardens. The separate modern kitchen is well appointed with integrated appliances and ample storage, providing both style and practicality.

The accommodation also includes a well-proportioned double bedroom, a useful walk-in storage cupboard, and a contemporary shower room with a stylish walk-in shower and vanity storage. Thoughtfully designed throughout, this attractive apartment offers comfortable and convenient living in a welcoming retirement community, with pleasant garden views and excellent outdoor space to enjoy.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Austen Place and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

The Restaurant

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Austen Place serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Austen Place is the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service Charge: £9,765.44 per annum (Up to financial year end 30/06/2027)

Lease Information

Lease Length: 999 years from Jan 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2033

Parking

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Moving Services & Additional Information

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
- Water softener servicing the shower room and kitchen